Best Event for a High-Profile Charity or Non-Profit

2026 Canadian Event Awards | Canadian Special Events

Description

This category recognizes outstanding events organized by high-profile charities or non-profits with a significant presence and a broad reach across regions or the entire country. These organizations often have substantial resources, extensive networks, and a strong national or international reputation. These events effectively leverage their high-profile status to advance their mission, raise funds, engage supporters, and make a substantial impact on a national or global scale.

Requirements

Judging will focus on logistics, national or regional influence (if applicable), creativity and innovation, marketing, metrics and outcomes, volunteer and staff participation, execution, sustainability, inclusivity,  and entertainment value.

  • Videos: Recommended but not required.
  • Budget: Required.
  • Images: All events require a minimum of ten images.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Mission Alignment & Community Value 15.0%
Planning & Execution 15.0%
Engagement & Storytelling 15.0%
Impact & Outcomes 15.0%
Accessibility & Inclusivity 15.0%
Other / Overall Score Based on Entry-Specific Factors 25.0%